Bushcraft Courses

New and Coming Soon

At Woodlore we work tirelessly to offer new courses and expeditions to you. Maintaining our high standards means it takes time to be able to offer a new course, therefore on this page we give a preview into what’s coming so that you can prepare for some of these incredible opportunities for adventure. We sincerely hope that you are as enthused and excited about these forthcoming events as we are here at Woodlore.

With such a large variety of outstanding courses now on offer we have also provided details of courses which have recently become available to book. These have undergone the fastidious planning our clients have come to expect and which Woodlore is proud to offer.

Please note, if you are interested in booking any of the Coming Soon courses shown below, please click on the course you are interested in and then sign up to be notified by email when bookings can be made.

 Capturing the Wonders of Wyoming

On this exciting 10 day trip to Wyoming you will have the chance to experience wildlife in the diverse habitats of Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park by vehicle, on foot and on horseback.

During the course you will have the chance to track through the Willow scrub and mountainous regions to see some of the residing elk, wolves, bear, bighorn sheep, mountain goat, moose and other magnificent wildlife. Our specialist instructor leading this course, Phil Coles, will give photography and drawing advice to budding enthusiasts and will guide you with his wealth of knowledge and experience in this area.

 Family Wildlife Walkabout 2012

Sharing wonderful experiences as a family is one of life's pleasures, and what better way to do it than enjoying the British wildlife together in beautiful woodlands. Get away from the normal hustle and bustle and let your senses go wild!

This family course lets you and your loved ones immerse yourselves into the breathtaking English countryside, and offers a chance to experience wildlife of all kinds up close in their stunning natural environment.

 Fire Lighting Techniques 2012

For Ray, life is inconceivable without a camp-fire. When spirits are high, a fire's flames provide joyful light; and when spirits are low, the consoling warmth of the embers will thaw the frozen heart.

 Flint Knapping 2012

Surrounded by the sights and sounds of Britain's beautiful countryside, with the smell of the neaby campfire in the air, we will transport you back in time to the early Bronze Age, teaching you the skills to competently make your own stone tools of the past.

 Nordic Intermediate Ski Touring 2012

The aim of this course is to give clients with proficient skiing skills a wider general knowledge of ski touring in a high mountain environment. We plan to improve personal winter skills including avalanche awareness and an introduction to snow holing, and obtain a good working knowledge of the Norwegian hytte system. The course will also give a good insight into how an expedition is carried out and planned regarding route planning and safety factors. All of this will take place over 7 days in Norway, one of the great wildernesses of Northern Europe, and the home of Nordic Ski Touring.

 Rekindling the Fundamentals 2012

Struggling to find a suitable location to practice your bushcraft skills? Need some expert advice? Get out your rusty knife and brush up on your rusty skills with Woodlore!

If you have already attended the Woodlore Fundamental Bushcraft Course, and you are looking for a reminder of the skills, have not had the facilities to practice your skills, or are looking to tackle a more advanced Woodlore course, look no further than the Woodlore refresher course. This is THE official follow up to the Woodlore Fundamental Bushcraft course.

 Tracking in Namibia with Ray Mears

Join Ray Mears and Woodlore for an amazing course and an adventure of a lifetime. You will experience the bush in a way that can be offered nowhere else.

Drawing on his 40 years of tracking experience, Ray will teach you the fascinating and ancient art of locating and interpreting the tracks and traces left behind by wild creatures in stunning surroundings.

 UK Woodland Navigation 2012

Navigation is one of the most challenging outdoor skills and is undeniably one of the most vital. It requires patience, observation and practice, but once mastered offers a skill to be proud of. Typical to the Woodlore philosophy, we will tackle the most difficult aspect of navigation head on and you will find yourself navigating unerringly through thick woodland by both day and night.

 Woodlore Advanced Tracking Course with Ray Mears

Forty years ago, Ray began following the trails left behind by wild creatures across the countryside near to his home. Since then he has spent precious time with many indigenous peoples around the globe whose lives depend upon this ancient skill. This has enabled him to develop his ability to an extraordinary degree.